8.01-576.6 - Notice and opportunity to object. - Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-576.6. Notice and opportunity to object.

When a court has determined that referral to an orientation session isappropriate, an order of referral to a neutral or to a dispute resolutionprogram shall be entered and the parties shall be so notified asexpeditiously as possible. The court shall excuse the parties fromparticipation in an orientation session if, within fourteen days after entryof the order, a written statement signed by any party is filed with thecourt, stating that the dispute resolution process has been explained to theparty and he objects to the referral.

(1993, c. 905; 2002, c. 718.)